Applications Development Group Manager

Citi; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive base salary

Generous holiday allowance

Discretional annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Citi London is seeking an Applications Development Group Manager to lead multiple professional teams in delivering complex application systems. You will manage budgets, influence strategy and ensure high standards across the technology function.

The role requires extensive experience in applications development, leadership of global teams, and strong communication. Citi London offers a hybrid work model and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in applications development and technology management.
• Experience managing global technology teams and budgets.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple teams to meet established goals and conduct personnel duties.
• Provide strategic influence over resources, budget management and planning.
• Integrate applications development knowledge with overall technology strategy.
• Assess risk and ensure compliance with laws, policies and standards.
• Communicate with senior leaders and external parties as needed.

Skills

Management

Applications development

Global technology teams

Communication

Financial services

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

.NET

SQL Server

Jana

Job description

The Applications Development Group Manager is a senior management level position responsible for accomplishing results through the management of a team or department in an effort to establish and implement new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology Team. The overall objective of this role is to drive applications systems analysis and programming activities.

What you’ll do

• Manage multiple teams of professionals to accomplish established goals and conduct personnel duties for team (e.g. performance evaluations, hiring and disciplinary actions)
• Provide strategic influence and exercise control over resources, budget management and planning while monitoring end results
• Utilize in-depth knowledge of concepts and procedures within own area and basic knowledge of other areas to resolve issues
• Ensure essential procedures are followed and contribute to defining standards
• Integrate in-depth knowledge of applications development with overall technology function to achieve established goals
• Provide evaluative judgement based on analysis of facts in complicated, unique, and dynamic situations including drawing from internal and external sources
• Influence and negotiate with senior leaders across functions, as well as communicate with external parties as necessary
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm’s reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

What we’ll need from you

• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in applications development
• Experience in management
• Experience managing global technology teams
• Experience in .Net/SqlServer/Jana
• Financial services background preferably Custody / Securities Services
• Working knowledge of industry practices and standards
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree preferred

What we can offer you

We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well.

By joining CitiLondon, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing withtenure

• A discretional annual performance related bonus

• Private medical insurance packages to suit your personalcircumstances

• Employee Assistance Program

• Pension Plan

• Paid Parental Leave

• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends

• Access to an array of learning and development resources

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.

Job Family Group:

Technology

Job Family:

Applications Development

Time Type:

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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